Heart

Chapter 7

"Ugh! Finally! Hey I'm home!" Ichigo called as he entered his home.

"Hey Ichigo! Your just in time for supper!" his sister Yuzu called from the kitchen while Karin greeted him at the door.

"ICHIGO!!!" his father screamed as he ambushed his son. Ichigo quickly kicked him in the face to stop his father from coming any closer, causing his father to fall to the ground.

"So Ichigo, are you excited about this Friday, I mean are you excited that maybe this year some girl will give you chocolates?" Karin smirked as she sat at the table.

"No, oh and me and some friends are thinking about going to an Onsen for the weekend , is it okay if I go?" Ichigo asked as he sat down.

"Ooooooh~ and is my son bringing a lady friend along, hm?" Isshin asked as he nudged his son. Ichigo answered this by punching his dad in the face.

"So who is the lucky girl? Is it Orihime?" Karin asked innocently. Ichigo quickly looked down, hoping that no one has noticed the blush that spread across his face. Unfortunately both Yuzu and Karin noticed the blush and took it as a yes.

"Oh so it IS Orihime! Are you two going to be alone, or are you guys doing a double-date? Oh I can't for you two to start-" was all Isshin Kurosaki could say before his son kicked him in the face, causing the two to have a fist-fight.

"Argh! Y'know what? I'm going to my room and don't you DARE bother me!" Ichigo growled as he trudged upstairs to his room. Isshin cried as he clung to the picture of his wife Masaki, that hung on the living room wall while Karin and Yuzu watched Ichigo go up the stairs.

"Oh Karin! I'm so happy that Ichigo finally found someone he can be happy with!" Yuzu giggled as Karin leaned on Yuzu's shoulder. "Yeah I'm happy too Yuzu…" Karin smirked as she went and kicked Isshin's side telling him to take down the picture of her mother.

Later…

"Hollow, Hollow, Hollow!" a voice rang out as Ichigo's communicator screamed, making Ichigo jump.

"Alright, fine! Yeesh…" Ichigo moaned as he got out of bed. He immediately used the communicator to become a shinigami and he leaped out of the window to find and kill the Hollow.

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"Man what am I doing here?!" Ichigo muttered to himself as he stood outside of Orihime's apartment. After he had killed the Hollow he began to worry about Orihime's safety. Of course he would be worried, it has been nearly a month since the group returned from Hueco Mundo, and he felt like at any moment someone would come and abduct Orihime again. The thought of it recurring again almost made his heart stop. He stood there for a moment before softly knocking on the door, cursing himself internally for thinking such thought's.

"Hello? Oh, hi Ichigo!" Orihime beamed as she opened the door. Ichigo was about to say something before more voices called out from inside the apartment.

"Who is it Orihime? Oh hello Ichigo~" Rangiku giggled as she Rukia, Momo, Yachiru, and Nanao stood behind Orihime in the doorway. Ichigo stood there in shock as Isane, Kiyone, Unohana, Nemu, Soi Fong, and Yoruichi appeared behind them.

"Wai- Wha- How?!" Ichigo stammered as all eyes were on him.

"Well we decided to stay at Orihime's apartment because Urahara's shop is full at the moment." Nanao sighed as she pushed up her glasses.

"Oh look president, Ichigo Kurosaki is so shocked of our presence that he has frozen." Nemu pointed out as she stared at Yachiru blankly, like she always does.

"What's wrong Ichi? Oh I know he was here to see Big Boobs right? RIGHT?!" Yachiru asked as she grabbed his leg.

He continued to stare at the group, his face getting even redder when Orihime looked up at him. "Ooooooh! Look girls! Ichigo's face is so red~! I bet he came here to check up on Orihime right?" Rangiku laughed as she pointed at Ichigo's face.

"Um, can you come with me?" Ichigo asked awkwardly as he glanced at Orihime. She nodded in response as Ichigo grabbed her hand and the two walked away from the group of onlookers.

"Ooooooh, this is getting interesting…" Rangiku giggled.

Ichigo and Orihime took a short walk around the neighborhood and talked about many things like hobbies, and likes and dislikes. When they finally arrived back at the apartment neither one wanted to say goodbye, but it was late and Ichigo was sure that if they stayed out any longer the girls would go and start looking for them, which he did NOT want to happen.

"Well I guess I'll see you tomorrow Orihime." Ichigo said as he turned to go, but was stopped when Orihime grabbed his hand.

"Um Ichigo are you coming this Friday?" Orihime asked shyly, as her face became darker the more she held onto his hand.

"Um, yeah of course I'll go." Ichigo replied his face glowing an equal red.

"Ok then. Bye Ichigo!" Orihime giggled as she waved him goodbye. He nodded in response and watched as the girl entered her apartment before hearing cries of joy and giggling. He sighed before he flashstepped home.

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"Dammit Ichigo! Why are you going on an hot springs trip and not me?!" Keigo whined as he sat at his desk.

"Unfortunately Uryu is coming too." Ichigo sighed as he sat at his desk.

"What was that Kurosaki?" Uryu snapped as he glanced up from his book, pushing his glasses up as he did so. "As much as I dislike you I will suck it up long enough to enjoy a nice hot springs trip." Uryu snorted in mock annoyance.

"S-shut up!" Ichigo stammered in rage.

"Hi guys!" Orihime called as she walked into the classroom with Rukia and Tatsuki.

Ichigo immediately turned his attention to the auburn-haired healer as she was greeted by Chizuru, who was then kicked by Tatsuki. It was Thursday and tomorrow would be Valentine's day. Also the day that everyone will go on a trip to an Onsen! Orihime smiled as she thought of spending the entire weekend with everyone, and with Ichigo. She returned to her seat before Ochi-sensei entered the classroom ordered everyone to return to their seats.

How will the trip go? Stay tuned and find out!